I used the sticky paper (sorry I can't recall the product name), ironed the material to it, then traced the pattern on the paper side, then cut it and peeled it so that the sticky side was placed appropriately on the stairs. Then I machine stitched a blanket stitch around each total cat. I had never done that before and it was quite easy. I'm sure you wouldn't have any trouble with it. I went real slow as I stitched along. All the directions are on the product. Good Luck !